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i had a job today where the customers underfloor heating stopped working.
i tested the mats and both were reading 32 ohms.
he had a spare controller stat so I changed it.
The stat sends 240v to the mats. But as it takes a while (he says it can take a good hour in his house) and with...
My situation is the following:
Im currently using my 3dr vauxhall corsa for work. Iv recently had a lil one join my little family. And a small car is doing both mine and my miss's head in. As the boot just ist big enough for my tools and babies stuff, as we do alot of traveling due to...
I'm getting mixed reviews on what you need to do in regards to certification. I am a recently qualified electrician and have no part P, Napit, NIC etc but the firm I work for does so at the moment I have no real need to. But when it comes to my private jobs is it vital that all work no matter...
Hi any advice would be nice,
i recently had my Megger 1552 die on me which i havent had that long (eBay) which I've been learning with, seeing that some places discontinued selling these i decided to invest in a megger 1710 just got it today.
Although it seems easily laid out it differs from my...
Hi guys, new to this forum so just like to say hello to anyone thats reading....
a few years ago a friend of mine gave me a veritas 8 alarm panel, I was just talking about wiring my shed upto my current alarm system or putting a simple little one with a loud siren in just for the shed, shortly...
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hoping someone can answer my question on whether or not the following is possible;
i have 3 kitchen lights with the light (switched) lives each going to 3 different switches.
i then have a 3 core and earth wire going between each switch, so basically your standard 2way switching...
I have moved into a property and it has a sangamo schlumberger SPA 02 meter, I have noticed the red pulse light (800 pulses per kWh) does not pulse it just stays on does anybody know why this would be?
Hello all, I am currently an A level student but next year I'm looking to get into the power industry. I was looking at either going to National Grid on their trainee engineer programme or a similar scheme with my local distribution company (SSE). I was wondering if anyone had any experience...
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I found a manufacture that sell meter box enclosures that are very good but its a little bit bigger then an average meter enclosure.
Average meter enclosure - Overall size: 400mm wide x 560mm high x 215mm deep
This guy's enclosure - Overall size: type 1 - 396mm wide x 520mm...
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I got a call last night from a bloke asking me what he can do regarding a landlord supply. He is the landlord himself and told me he has a longstanding arrangement with a tennant whereby the fire detection is all supplied via her CU. He would simply compensate her by paying her...
I am doing an apprenticeship and have a project underway, In this project I need to design and plan out a full installation of a Bed and Breakfast. I have been trying to find either a book or some program that will give me the BS Symbols needed for the project, I have some from the OSG but are...
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Trying to revise for my 2394 exam. Got a question about the essential action required before disconnecting a main protective bonding conductor for a periodic inspection and test and any dangers that would arise if this action wasn't taken.
Having some trouble finding the answer in the...
hi everybody, Im used to installing on domestic property and dont usually install emergency lights or fire alarms in hotels so this is slightly new to me. Im working with a diyer who has just taken over an old hotel and he has asked me to do the electrics, im fine with sockets showers, lights...
Hi all! A guy at our wholesalers has been asking my boss to go and look at his aerial at his house for over a year now, and the job has been palmed off on to me. I have installed a few aerials and sky dishes but i have never done any serious fault finding with one.
Multiple free view boxes...
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